Spain will always be my second home: So welcoming. Past Review
By Nicole R (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Western Washington University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Málaga, Spain
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload of the program was perfect. I lived with a family but learned so much in and out of school. I went to school 5 hours each day which was a lot but well worth it. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Tutoring help and just a fun place to hang out was awesome with ISA Malaga's office. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Host family cooked the BEST food. don't be afraid to tell them what you do and do not like |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
excursion to granada |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
safe to walk at night and take the bus anywhere |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Practice with your host family. It is the safest and most comfortable place to practice. Don't be afraid to speak up in class. The classes are smaller so that you CAN speak up and practice. Find new friends who want to learn about your culture and you can do a language/culture exchange. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do not miss the opportunity to study abroad. It is worth your time, money, and investment. |
